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Sunday, September 20, 2015

Reunion Trips

Living out here in California, I only really venture home for holidays and now, wedding season. Over the past two months, I have flown to Texas on three separate trips for three beautiful weddings in three different cities. Slowly, I flight-hopped up the length of Texas—first Houston, then Austin and finally Dallas. Each weekend was a reunion, and I am reminded of what I miss about Texas besides the food (and my family).

Each weekend had its highlights—celebrating my lovely bride-friends of course—but nothing beats (selfishly) spending time with the people who know and love me best. And on one particular weekend, my people and their puppy.

I am thankful for:

Getting picked up from the airport

Late night Whataburger runs

Harmless college gossip

Pillow talk on the makeshift bed

Blaring country music with windows down

Breakfast tacos, yo

Sharing some big dreams

Walks around Town Lake

Making plans to see each other again

Finding a bowl of queso

Lots of inside jokes

Getting dressed up like old times

Late night hotel hot tubs

Millions of puppy kisses

Being surprised by friends

Wedding cake + champagne

Conversations full of nostalgia

Playing the game of catch-up

And so much more. To my friends in Texas, thanks for celebrating so much life with me.

Hello

My name is Victoria.
Native Texan, currently living in San Francisco, California.

I have been blogging since the summer of 2010. The name "haaston" was derived from my last name, original hometown of Houston, and then my second home in Austin. I am here to share stories, to share adventures, and to share life.